From the irrepressible author of Trout Bum and The View from Rat Lake comes an engaging, humorous, often profound examination of life's greatest mysteries: sex, death, and fly-fishing. John Gierach's quest takes us from his quiet home water (an ordinary, run-of-the-mill trout stream where fly-fishing can be a casual affair) to Utah's famous Green River, and to unknown creeks throughout the Western states and Canada. We're introduced to a lively group of fishing buddies, some local "experts" and even an ex-girlfriend, along the way Contemplative, evocative, and wry, he shares insights on mayflies and men, fishing and sport, life and love, and the meaning (or meaninglessness) of it all.

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About the Author:

John Gierach is the author of numerous books on fly-fishing. His work has appeared in Field & Stream, Gray’s Sporting Journal, and Fly Rod & Reel, where he is a regular columnist. He also writes a column for the monthly Redstone Review. He lives in Lyons, Colorado. Visit JohnGierachBooks.com.

About the Author:

John Gierach is the author of numerous books on fly-fishing. His work has appeared in Field & Stream, Gray’s Sporting Journal, and Fly Rod & Reel, where he is a regular columnist. He also writes a column for the monthly Redstone Review. He lives in Lyons, Colorado.

Book Description Simon Schuster Ltd, United Kingdom, 1990. Paperback. Book Condition: New. 216 x 137 mm. Language: English Brand New Book. From the irrepressible author of Trout Bum and The View from Rat Lake comes an engaging, humorous, often profound examination of life s greatest mysteries: sex, death, and fly-fishing. John Gierach s quest takes us from his quiet home water (an ordinary, run-of-the-mill trout stream where fly-fishing can be a casual affair) to Utah s famous Green River, and to unknown creeks throughout the Western states and Canada. We re introduced to a lively group of fishing buddies, some local experts and even an ex-girlfriend, along the way. Contemplative, evocative, and wry, he shares insights on mayflies and men, fishing and sport, life and love, and the meaning (or meaninglessness) of it all. Bookseller Inventory # AAC9780671684372

Book Description Simon Schuster Ltd, United Kingdom, 1990. Paperback. Book Condition: New. 216 x 137 mm. Language: English Brand New Book. From the irrepressible author of Trout Bum and The View from Rat Lake comes an engaging, humorous, often profound examination of life s greatest mysteries: sex, death, and fly-fishing. John Gierach s quest takes us from his quiet home water (an ordinary, run-of-the-mill trout stream where fly-fishing can be a casual affair) to Utah s famous Green River, and to unknown creeks throughout the Western states and Canada. We re introduced to a lively group of fishing buddies, some local experts and even an ex-girlfriend, along the way. Contemplative, evocative, and wry, he shares insights on mayflies and men, fishing and sport, life and love, and the meaning (or meaninglessness) of it all. Bookseller Inventory # AAC9780671684372